Which of the following activities would be most likely to impair the objectivity of an internal auditor?
A) Performing reviews of procedures for a new information systems application before it is installed.
B) Benchmarking controls during the development of a new information systems application.
C) Assisting with the development and installation of a new information systems application.
D) Developing recommended controls for the use of a new information systems application.

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Assisting with the development and installation of a new information systems application could impair an internal auditor's objectivity, as it involves taking part in the creation process, which may lead to a conflict of interest when later auditing the same system.

Which of the Following Activities Would Be Most Likely to Impair